Activities in Basic Training

General Paediatrics

Immunology and Allergy

Knowledge

• physiology and pathophysiology of the immune system
• variations in immune response with age
• pathogenesis of fever and inflammatory reactions
• immunisation schedules and mechanisms
• common immunodeficiency syndromes
• autoimmune disease
• pathophysiology of allergy
• pharmacological and immunological therapy for allergic disorders.

Skills

• history and physical examination
• administration of immunisation
• interpretation of tests of immune function
• interpretation of skin test, RAST tests, challenge tests.

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